Listeners, welcome to Taiwan Tariff News and Tracker, your essential source for updates on US-Taiwan tariff policy, trade headlines, and the latest moves from Washington that impact Taiwan’s economy.
This week, the spotlight is firmly on the 20% tariff currently imposed by the United States on Taiwanese exports. Both the Economic Times and Segmenty report that these tariffs, introduced earlier this year as a temporary measure, are still in effect as of late October 2025. The tariff impacts Taiwanese manufacturers across a wide range of industries, with government representatives in Taipei emphasizing their ongoing negotiations with Washington to seek relief or reduction. Talks have reportedly reached a critical stage, with the reduction of auto tariffs under active review. While no final decision has been made, industry watchers expect updates in the coming weeks as US-Taiwan trade relations remain under close scrutiny.
Separately, the US tariff enforcement environment grew stricter starting September 2025. The overnight elimination of the previous $800 duty-free threshold means that all goods imported into the US, including those from Taiwan, are now fully subjected to customs duties. This change has drawn concern from both consumers and businesses who had relied on the exemption to keep cross-border trade streamlined and affordable.
On the broader US-Asia trade front, Donald Trump’s White House has made headlines with aggressive rhetoric and policies, though the primary targets have been Beijing and not Taipei. Earlier in October, President Trump announced intentions to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports and to dramatically tighten export controls on what he terms “critical software.” According to the Taipei Times and PC Gamer, these proposed controls would restrict the sale of advanced US software and critical technology abroad — a policy likely to hurt adversaries like China more than allies such as Taiwan. Still, the economic ripple effect could touch Taiwanese firms involved in the global technology and semiconductor supply chains, especially as AI, chip design, and telecom exports expand.
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, and executives from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, recently highlighted Taiwan’s rising role in the AI economy at a ceremony in Arizona, underscoring the deep economic integration between the US and Taiwanese tech sectors despite the current tariff burden. DBS Bank has sharply raised its 2025 growth outlook for Taiwan to 5.6%, citing exceptional performance in AI-linked exports.
Listeners, with Taiwan’s trade prospects increasingly shaped by Washington’s tariff decisions and the shifting contours of US-China rivalry, staying informed has never been more crucial. We’ll continue tracking every headline and policy change, so you don’t have to.
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